Whistle Down the Wind 1961
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What is Whistle Down the Wind?
Whistle Down the Wind is a 1961 crime and drama film directed for audiences interested in mid-century cinema. The story follows three children on a remote Lancashire farm who discover an injured wife-murderer taking refuge and mistakenly believe he is the Second Coming of Christ.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 25, 1961
- Studios
- Allied Film Makers, Beaver Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
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Overview
Whistle Down the Wind is a 1961 crime and drama film directed for audiences interested in mid-century cinema. The story follows three children on a remote Lancashire farm who discover an injured wife-murderer taking refuge and mistakenly believe he is the Second Coming of Christ.
The film runs for one hour and thirty-nine minutes and carries a Not Rated designation. It explores themes of childhood innocence and mistaken identity against a rural backdrop.
Should you watch it?
“Three Lancashire children hide an injured fugitive, mistakenly believing he is Jesus Christ.”
- Features a compelling dynamic between three children and an injured fugitive.
- Set against the backdrop of a remote Lancashire farm.
- Combines elements of crime and drama in a 1961 feature film.
- Viewers seeking fast-paced modern blockbusters might find the crime and drama focus slower-paced.
Watch it if you are interested in a drama about children who mistake a fugitive for the Second Coming of Christ.
The tone is dramatic and the pacing matches a feature film runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes, suitable for viewers interested in classic crime and drama.
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Is Whistle Down the Wind worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers interested in a 1961 drama about children sheltering a fugitive they believe to be Jesus.
What is the run time of Whistle Down the Wind?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes.
How many episodes does Whistle Down the Wind have?
Whistle Down the Wind is a feature film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes rather than a television series with episodes.
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